Source: Daily_Mail
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo snubs Manchester City
ShareCristiano Ronaldo has moved to end speculation linking him with a switch back to the Premier League with Manchester City by insisting that he would like to see out his career at Real Madrid. [LNB]The former Manchester United has only been in Spain for two seasons following his world record transfer of ?80million. [LNB] Head over heels: Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he wants to stay at Real Madrid for life[LNB]While his own individual performances have been worthy of the price-tag, the Portuguese international is yet to taste La Liga or Champions League glory with his new club, instead playing second fiddle to the all-conquering Barcelona. [LNB]City meanwhile are unlikely to be second best for very much longer with another summer splurge on the cards before UEFA's financial fair play rules kick in. [LNB]Ronaldo is said to be the club's top target, with Sheikh Mansour prepared to bankroll a deal that what dwarf that which Madrid sanctioned in 2009. [LNB] Superstar: The world's most expensive player has enjoyed a upturn in form since moving to La Liga[LNB]However the player insists money is not his motivation. [LNB]'I'm not going to City,' Ronaldo said. 'I give you my word I'm not going. Money is not the most important thing. If it was for money I could have double what I have. If it was for money I would leave.[LNB]'The most important thing is the behaviour of the people and they treat me tremendously here and I am very happy in Madrid.'[LNB] Divisive: Any switch to City would have gone down like a led balloon across town at Old Trafford[LNB]Ronaldo, who already earns ?13.5million a year, continued in The Sun: 'I would sign for 10 years. For Madrid, until the end of my career.'[LNB]The 26-year-old enjoyed a record-breaking campaign scoring 54 goals in 2010/11 and boasts a staggering record of 87 goals in 89 appearances for Los Blancos.[LNB] City winging it! Big spenders up bid for Sanchez to ?27m but star favours United Farewell Fenomeno: Giant of the game Ronaldo bows out in win over RomaniaMessi the magician: Sir Alex hails Barca as 'the best we've ever played'All the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Cristiano Ronaldo Places: Madrid, Barcelona, Spain
